- Prolonged use, even if prescribed by a physician
- Recreationally abusing benzos not prescribed to you
- Struggling with an underlying mental condition
- Family history of addiction
- Easily accessible to use and abuse
Without a doubt, benzo addiction puts your physical and mental health and well-being at risk both in the short-term and long-term.
Abusing any addictive substance, like benzos, you run the risk of overdosing. As your body grows a tolerance for the drug, it craves more and more of the drug to achieve a desired effect which can lead to potentially overdosing and even death.
Sometimes, addicts may be struggling with a dual diagnosis, which means they are struggling with both addiction and a mental disorder. Receiving professional addiction treatment will allow you to address any mental health issues that may be partly to blame for why you are abusing benzos (or other drugs).
While receiving Benzo addiction treatment in Southern California, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive community of both addiction specialists and peers who can understand what you’re going through.
Benzo addiction can significantly reduce your quality of life. The treatment provides you an opportunity to overcome your addiction for good and get back to leading a healthier, happier quality of life.
It can be extremely difficult to overcome addiction all on your own. Benzo addiction treatment will teach you the necessary coping strategies and skills to overcome your addiction and maintain your sobriety long-term.
